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Uzbekistan
More Trouble on the Kyrgyz-Uzbek Border
By Catherine Putz
An Uzbek border guard killed a Kyrgyz man smuggling potatoes from a mostly ethnic Tajik exclave belonging to Uzbekistan.
What Happened 10 Years Ago in Andijan?
By Catherine Putz
A decade after hundreds of protesters were killed by security forces, very little has changed in the country.
How Is Central Asia Celebrating Victory Day?
By Catherine Putz
With parades, of course, and trips to Moscow.
Is ISIS Behind Threats in Uzbekistan?
By Catherine Putz
Probably not. Attribution is difficult and there is very little verifiable information.
What Has Uzbekistan Worried?
By Catherine Putz
And other brief news updates from Central Asia
5 Countries Where Freedom of Religion is Threatened
By Catherine Putz
Every Central Asian state has serious issues with freedom of religion, US advisory body says.
Which Central Asian Leaders Are Attending Russia's Military Parade?
By Catherine Putz
Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan have recently rescheduled their Victory Day parades so their presidents can attend Russia’s.
6 Myths of Muslim Radicalization in Central Asia
By Catherine Putz
Are Western policies in the region based on a series of myths?
Turning a Blind Eye to Torture in Uzbekistan
By Catherine Putz
Amnesty International’s latest report, on torture in Uzbekistan, paints a damning picture.
Why Is Central Asia Excited About the Iran Deal?
By Catherine Putz
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan in particular are keen to see progress in the negotiations between Iran and the P5+1.
Karimov, Uzbekistan's Perpetual President
By Catherine Putz
Uzbekistan’s septuagenarian leader was inaugurated (again) Friday with little fanfare.
Does CENTCOM Care About Central Asia?
By Catherine Putz
Though overshadowed regionally by Afghanistan and ISIS, the U.S. military continues to build ties with Central Asia.